Felix Shadowmere, heir to a family of elite assassins, discovered that stealth and poison meant little when faced with overwhelming spiritual pressure. His specialized training had prepared him for many challenges, but not this direct assault on his very will to remain conscious.
Garrett Meine, heir to a powerful northern mining family known for their iron constitution and stoic endurance, found his family's legendary resilience tested to its limits. The Meine bloodline was renowned for producing warriors who could endure incredible hardship, but even the strongest human constitution had limits when faced with such overwhelming pressure.
